金佛山不同高程岩溶泉初春时期溶解态脂类生物标志物研究

为探究金佛山不同高程的表层岩溶泉入春时期溶解有机质的来源和转化特点,于2017年1、2和4月分别在水房泉(2045 m)和碧潭泉(730 m)进行采样,利用气相色谱-质谱联用仪(GC-MS)对样品中脂类生物标志物(溶解态正构烷烃、脂肪酸)的组分进行定量分析.结果表明,水房泉和碧潭泉溶解态正构烷烃(T-ALK)含量变化范围分别为1546~19314 ng·L~(-1)和1089~12234 ng·L~(-1),平均含量分别为8036、5553ng·L~(-1);脂肪酸变化范围分别为4163~13048 ng·L~(-1)和5519~10079 ng·L~(-1),平均含量分别为8039和8421 ng·L~(-1).由于春季气温回升和降水增多,正构烷烃和脂肪酸含量总体均处于上升趋势.同时,基于正构烷烃分子参数CPI、OEP、TAR、L/H发现,溶解态正构烷烃以细菌源为主,高等植物源输入逐月升高,以低海拔处的碧潭泉变化更为显著.溶解态脂肪酸1、2月以细菌源为主,4月以真菌源和高等植物源脂肪酸为主,细菌源比重依然较高,且因不同海拔的生境不同导致碧潭泉的水生生物输入较水房泉更稳定.     

Analysis of lipid peroxidation in animal and plant tissues as field-based biomarker in Mediterranean irrigated agroecosystems (Extremadura,Spain)

ABSTRACT

The development of field-based biomarkers can allow for a more reliable assessment of the exposure of organisms to pollutants. Different sampling sites, along two streams running through an irrigable agricultural area, were selected to evaluate the effect of agrochemical load on the measured endpoints. The levels of lipid peroxidation were evaluated in several organs of Procambarus clarkii. The same method was applied to leaves of two woody species. Determining levels of MDA (malonaldehyde) by thiobarbituric acid reactive substances assay allows measuring the levels of lipid peroxidation. Differences in lipid peroxidation levels were observed in P. clarkii individuals collected at different sites; however, the patterns varied depending on the organ (when accounting for variations due to sex). The use of a MDA-gills/MDA-hepatopancreas index allowed for discrimination between reference and polluted sites. Significant differences in oxidative damage between sites were found in the leaves of Quercus rotundifolia but not in Salix sp. The lipid peroxidation of crayfish organs and holm oak leaves as a suitable biomarker of environmental pollution deserves further investigation.     

Study of the effect of refinery waste water exposure on Allium cepa's enzymatic antioxidant defense: probing potential biomarkers

The effects of heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and various toxicants present in Mathura Refinery Waste Water (MRWW) on Allium cepa were examined as a model plant system. The study was based on exposure of A. cepa to different concentrations of MRWW and compared to untreated control (exposure of onion bulbs with aquaguard purified water) to determine the total protein content and activities of certain antioxidant enzymes. These enzymes were evaluated for their efficacy to serve as biomarkers of refinery waste water pollution. DNA damaging potential of MRWW was also investigated. Data demonstrated maximal enhancement in ascorbate peroxidase activity subsequent to MRWW insult, although a significant increase in activities was also noted for other enzymes in the following order: superoxide dismutase?>?glutathione-S-transferase?> catalase. This is suggestive of their potency as a biomarker of MRWW toxicity. Increase in activities of monodehydroascorbate reductase (MDHAR; 152%) and deoxyribonuclease (345%) were also found in the A. cepa system as a result of MRWW exposure. In conclusion, A. cepa system might thus serve as an appropriate tool for monitoring water pollution, especially produced by petroleum waste and heavy metals in term of induction of glutathione peroxidase, MDHAR, and deoxyribonuclease activity.     

Lead toxicity, defense strategies and associated indicative biomarkers in Talinum triangulare grown hydroponically

Talinum species have been used to investigate a variety of environmental problems for e.g. determination of metal pollution index and total petroleum hydrocarbons in roadside soils, stabilization and reclamation of heavy metals (HMs) in dump sites, removal of HMs from storm water-runoff and green roof leachates. Species of Talinum are popular leaf vegetables having nutrient antinutrient properties. In this study, Talinum triangulare (Jacq.) Willd (Ceylon spinach) grown hydroponically were exposed to different concentrations of lead (Pb) (0, 0.25, 0.5, 0.75, 1.0 and 1.25 mM) to investigate the biomarkers of toxicity and tolerance mechanisms. Relative water content, cell death, photosynthetic pigments, sulphoquinovosyldiacylglycerol (SQDG), anthocyanins, α-tocopherol, malondialdehyde (MDA), reactive oxygen species (ROS) glutathione (GSH and GSSG) and elemental analysis have been investigated. The results showed that Pb in roots and shoots gradually increased as the function of Pb exposure; however Pb concentration in leaves was below detectable level. Chlorophylls and SQDG contents increased at 0.25 mM of Pb treatment in comparison to control at all treated durations, thereafter decreased. Levels of carotenoid, anthocyanins, α-tocopherol, and lipid peroxidation increased in Pb treated plants compared to control. Water content, cells death and elemental analysis suggested the damage of transport system interfering with nutrient transport causing cell death. The present study also explained that Pb imposed indirect oxidative stress in leaves is characterized by decreases in GSH/GSSG ratio with increased doses of Pb treatment. Lead-induced oxidative stress was alleviated by carotenoids, anthocyanins, α-tocopherol and glutathione suggesting that these defense responses as potential biomarkers for detecting Pb toxicity.     

重庆典型城区PM2.5生物标志物组分特征及源指示

于2015年10月~2016年8月在重庆大学A区采集秋冬春夏4个季节PM_2.5样品（n=77）,分析生物标志物（n-alkanes、UCM、藿烷和甾烷）组分特征,探讨季节变化和对来源的指示.结果表明,重庆沙坪坝区PM_2.5中Σn-alkanes （C₁₁~C₃₈）和UCM年均浓度分别为328.69ng/m³和2.52μg/m³,均为冬季最高,夏季最低.28n-alkanes PMF源解析识别出4个因子：化石燃料燃烧（23.45%）、化石燃料残留（29.1%）、生物质燃烧（21.35%）和高等植物蜡排放（26.1%）.UCM与可分离烷烃组分比例（U：R）为1.29~3.33.夏季U：R最低,可能是受温度和光照的驱使,微生物和植物的生命活动旺盛所致.藿烷Ts/Tm、C30αβ/C31αβ（22R）和C31αβ（22S）/（22S+22R）的年均值分别为1.15,5.26和0.59,指示以机动车尾气排放为主的高成熟度石油烃输入.甾烷C29αββ/（ααα+αββ）和C29ααα（20S）/（20S+20R）的年均值分别为0.40和0.53,主要指示高成熟度化石燃料残余物输入.PSCF分析表明,Σn-alkanes的潜在源区主要集中在四川东南部和重庆西部及其相接壤附近区域,UCM的潜在源区主要分布在四川东南部.     

藿类生物标志物及其对海洋碳氮循环过程的指示

由微生物介导的海洋碳氮生物地球化学循环对全球气候变化具有重要影响.五环三萜的藿类化合物（hopanoids）,包括以细菌藿多醇（BHPs）为主的生物藿类和藿烷等地质藿类,是指示近现代环境和重建古环境中碳氮循环过程的重要类脂生物标志物.本文总结了藿类化合物的生物合成途径和生理功能,及在海洋碳氮循环关键过程（固氮、硝化、厌氧氨氧化、甲烷氧化和陆源有机质输入）中的指示作用.微生物膜脂中的藿类化合物主要由hpn基因编码的藿类合成和修饰酶调控,与微生物理化特征及环境条件具有密切关系.2-甲基藿类、2-甲基环醇醚和不饱和环醇醚等藿类化合物可调节细胞膜的氧渗透性以发挥固氮酶保护作用,可指示环境中固氮蓝细菌及其固氮过程.细菌藿四醇异构体之一的BHT-x是海洋厌氧氨氧化菌Candidatus Scalindua的专属产物,可指示海洋厌氧氨氧化和低氧环境.土壤标志物BHPs及陆源输入指标R_soil可追踪陆源有机质向海洋环境的输入和迁移.35-氨基BHPs和3-甲基（氨基） BHPs可指示好氧甲烷氧化活动.细菌藿六醇和3-甲基细菌藿六醇可指示亚硝酸盐型甲烷氧化活动.未来,随着分子生物学、基因组学和仪器分析技术的不断发展,藿类化合物在指示海洋碳氮循环过程方面势必会发挥更加重要的作用.     

Comparative study of microbial community structure in different filter media of constructed wetland

Comparisons of microbial community structure, in eight filter media of zeolites, anthracite, shale, vermiculite, ceramic filter media, gravel, steel slag and bio-ceramic, were undertaken by analyzing the phospholipid fatty acid (PLFA) composition. A total of 20 fatty acids in the range of C_(11) to C_(20) were determined but only 13 PLFAs were detected in steel slag. They consist of saturated fatty acids, branched fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids, and polyunsaturated fatty acids. The variation of fatty acids was revealed in the relative proportions of these fatty acids in different media. The aerobic prokaryotes were the predominant group in all media. The PLFA composition showed significant differences among the eight different media by Tukey's honestly test. It was found that steel slag was significantly different in the microbial community as compared to other filter media, probably due to its alkaline effluent. Steel slag alone is probably not a good choice of substratum in constructed wetlands. The principle components analysis (PCA) showed that zeolites, bio-ceramic, shale and vermiculite had a similar microbial community structure while steel slag and ceramic filter media were distinct from other media.     

白洋淀多种生境沉积物有机质来源解析及其演变

沉积物有机质来源及其演变的解析对富营养化湖泊的防治及生态修复具有重要的意义.白洋淀是华北地区最大的淡水湖泊,由于受人类活动的影响,其生境逐渐破碎化且不同生境的有机质来源及演变过程尚不清楚.通过对白洋淀河道、湖面、鱼塘、荷塘4种不同生境沉积物岩芯正构烷烃含量与组成特征的分析,结合主成分分析-多元线性回归(PCA-MLR)模型,以解析其有机质的来源及演变.结果表明：由于受不同人类活动的影响,不同生境沉积物的有机质来源不同.鱼塘和荷塘沉积物有机质来源以藻类等水生低等生物为主,分别达到78.3%、72.7%;河道沉积物有机质来源则以陆生高等植物为主,占比为63.8%;开阔湖面沉积物中不同有机质来源所占比例分别为水生低等生物33.0%,水生高等植物26.2%,陆生高等植物40.8%.该结果与白洋淀地区人类活动变化与经济社会发展历程相对应.值得注意的是,尽管随着雄安新区一系列环境治理措施和环保工程的实施,白洋淀水质恶化趋势得到遏制,藻类等水生低等生物在河道和湖面的沉积物有机质来源占比开始缓慢降低,但是由于水体富营养化程度较深且藻类死亡后仍大量沉积于沉积物中,鱼塘和荷塘沉积物有机质来源中水生低等生物...     

An integrated investigation of biomarkers’ response in crabs (Liocarcinus depurator) and benthic indices at a metalliferous waste discharge area in North Evoikos gulf,Greece

This study applied biomarkers and benthic indices at an area in North Evoikos Gulf, Greece, affected by metalliferous slag disposal. Biomarkers of antioxidant defense (catalase, glutathione S-transferase), and neurotoxicity (acetylcholinesterase) were measured in crabs Liocarcinus depurator. Iron (Fe), chromium (Cr), nickel (Ni), manganese (Mn), copper (Cu), and zinc (Zn) concentrations in sediments and crabs were also measured. High levels of all metals were found in sediments at the disposal area. Metal levels in the crabs were also higher in the disposal area although spatial differences were not as marked as in the sediments. Accordingly, biomarker responses of crabs in the disposal area were also noted suggesting impact on the antioxidant defense of the organisms against oxidative stress. Benthic indices showed disturbance in the disposal area. The combined approach of measuring biomarkers and contaminant levels in the crabs and sediment was complementary to the benthic indices approach providing indications of metal exposure related effects. Our results support the idea that a twofold monitoring approach of assessing both the benthic community structure shifts and the biomarkers and metal accumulation levels may integrate and capture both the structural and the toxicological effects of dumping onto the benthic communities.